Brightly lit trees lined a path to welcome visitors to Qasr Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi’s oldest building.
They were treated to traditional dance and music performances, while vendors served up an array of food and market stall traders hocked their wares.
Workshops were full as children and adults learnt everything from making traditional toys, pottery, Sadu, a traditional form of weaving and Telli, a form of traditional Emirati embroidery. Children were made toy cars and used palm branches and cardboard to make hobby horses.
Visitors can also learn more about cultural activities such as making coffee, cooking or storytelling and there are also activities for children. Handicrafts sessions have also been organised.
The festival runs until February 21.
